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- Type:
- Legal timetable
Updated to reflect that sexual harassment is added to whistleblowing legislation with effect from 6 April 2026.
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- Type:
- Legal timetable
Updated to reflect the publication of the Government’s consultation response and press release on 25 March 2026 confirming plans to legislate for mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, with implementation dates still to be confirmed.
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
The case of Fullah v Medical Research Council addressed the issue of victimisation protection, confirming that this protection remains in place even if an employee’s earlier claims have not succeeded. Any later treatment linked to a protected act can still result in a valid victimisation claim under the Equality Act 2010.
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
The recent case of Dobson v North Cumbria Trust [2026] dealt with an employer’s ability lawfully to refuse flexible working requests if it can demonstrate a proportionate justification for its policy, even where the refusal to some extent disadvantages or inconveniences certain employees (eg women with childcare responsibilities).
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- Employment law guide
The recent case of Ngole v Touchstone clarifies that, when concerns are raised about how an employee manifests a religious belief, employer action should be directed at how an employee's religious belief is expressed, rather than at the belief itself, regardless of how objectionable and upsetting that belief may be.
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- Date:
- 13 March 2026
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- Commentary and insights
In a simpler world, it would be possible to separate our "work lives" from our "home lives" - our personal characteristics would not adversely influence our workplace experiences. However, argues global inequalities specialist Georgie Williams, if anything has been learned through diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the workplace over the last decade, it is that the world of work is inextricably linked with our personal lives and the wider societal context we find ourselves in.
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- Type:
- International
As of March 2026, only a few member states have adopted binding measures to comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive. In France, employers with 1,000 employees must publish gender representation data for senior managers and board members and meet a minimum 30% representation of each gender from 1 March 2026.
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- Date:
- 5 March 2026
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- Podcasts and webinars
Unlock the essentials of effective Gender Pay Gap (GPG) reporting in this focused 30-minute webinar designed to help HR and reward professionals stay compliant, confident, and ahead of regulatory change.
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- Date:
- 4 March 2026
- Type:
- News
The government has today formally launched equality action plans, where employers set out what they are doing to address gender pay gaps and support menopausal staff at work.
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- Type:
- Legal timetable
The Government has published guidance for employers on creating an action plan and reviewing policies to meet the needs of employees experiencing menopause.